INFORMATION
  • Students must be 4 years old on or before August 1st
  • Early Childhood Licensed Teacher
  • Structured Literacy including FUNdations
  • Structured Math including number sense
  • Play-based Science, Social Studies, & Writing
  • Collaboration and play-based centers
  • Weekly access to Art, Music, & PE
  • Progress reports quarterly
  • Prekindergarten standards aligned with Wyoming Early Learning Standards
  • Parents are responsible for transporting prekindergarten age children
  • District transportation must be provided to a child with a disability enrolled in a district prekindergarten program, including a tuition-based program, when determined by a child’s IEP team to be a related service necessary for the child to receive FAPE.
Tuition-Based Information

A districtwide tuition-based prekindergarten program is proposed to be offered at Pioneer Park elementary school. This program will only be offered if district resources are available, and enrollment reaches capacity. Tuition-based prekindergarten registration will be held Feb. 5 - March 1.

Please note that applying for prekindergarten does not guarantee a spot. Confirmation and enrollment assignment will be sent by March 15.

Prekindergarten Eligibility Requirements

  • Children must be age 4 by August 1st to be eligible for the Tuition-Based Prekindergarten program.
  • Children who have turned 5 years old on or before August, are not eligible for prekindergarten programs in Laramie County School District #1. They are eligible for kindergarten services; families are encouraged to contact their home elementary school for information or central administration at (307) 771-2185.
  • Find your child’s home school here.

Tuition-Based Prekindergarten Program Highlights

  • LCSD#1 Prekindergarten programs will follow the same calendar as all other Elementary Schools within the district.  Access the district elementary calendar here.
  • Classes will be taught by a licensed Early Childhood Teacher.  Each classroom will also be supported by an Early Childhood Paraeducator.
  • Students will have exposure to PE, Music, Art, and Library.
  • Students will have the opportunity to participate in occasional field trips off campus.
  • Students will be exposed to curriculum designed for age appropriateness.
  • Students will engage in play-based learning, while also being exposed to important early literacy and math skills for kindergarten readiness standards.
  • LCSD#1 Prekindergarten programs use Early Childhood standards, aligned with the Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards.
  • Students will receive a quarterly progress report, where student progress is shared with parents.

Meals

  • Daily breakfast and lunch options will be available for purchase through LCSD#1’s Nutrition Services Program.  Snacks will be provided.
  • To complete an application for Free & Reduced lunch, click here.

Transportation

  • Parents are responsible for transporting prekindergarten age children to and from school daily.
  • District transportation must be provided to a child with a disability enrolled in a district prekindergarten program, including a tuition-based program, when determined by a child’s IEP team to be a related service necessary for the child to receive FAPE.